Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services

The Department of Public Works is seeking a landscaping and grounds maintenance firm to maintain the landscaping throughout the County of San Mateo's owned and operated locations. There are currently over 50 locations that will require services under this solicitation. The work to be performed is comprised of general horticultural maintenance, irrigation maintenance, grounds maintenance, green infrastructure maintenance and other related work. Additional County facilities may require remedial work as identified. The additional work will have prior written approval by the Department. Requirements will vary by location, season, type of landscaping, site improvements and services requested. Other items and details may be required as directed by the Director of Public Works or the Director's designee. The target start date and term for the proposed services are subject to negotiation of a final agreement. The Department intends to bring under contract one firm to provide services as outlined under the Scope of Work section of this RFP for a maximum individual term of five (5) years. Upon negotiation of a final agreement, the Department intends to include an additional $500,000 in aggregate to the agreement for 'as-needed' work for the duration of the agreement. Within 90 days of the final executed agreement, the Contractor, as directed by the Department, will be be required to landscape County sites up to quality standards. This includes, but is not limited to, irrigation repair, replacing missing or damaged plants, necessary pruning and other tasks as directed by the Department. This work shall be considered as additional work.